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Violence
Some
Some conflict and violence as tensions between Ember and Sparks escalate
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Mild emotional intensity around prejudice and the challenge of sharing limited resources
What this book is about
The second Book of Ember novel follows Lina and Doon and the 400 people of Ember as they emerge into the above-ground world and are taken in by the village of Sparks. The friction between the two groups escalates dangerously, exploring themes of prejudice and conflict. DuPrau writes middle-grade SF with genuine moral engagement. Appropriate for all ages.
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